Lonzo Ball, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Wisconsin basketball: Badgers spoof ‘Full House’ intro for March Madness hype video by Bre’ana Singleton Lonzo Ball is reportedly interested in joining the New York Knicks in his restricted free agency. New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball will be hitting restricted free agency this summer.
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Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images NFL coverage map 2020: TV schedule Week 13 by Mike Phillips Fantasy Football 2020: 5 bold predictions for Week 13 by Dustin Baker The Los Angeles Lakers are keeping Anthony Davis for the long haul, as the All-NBA standout has agreed to a five-year extension. The good news just keeps
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 03: Mason Plumlee #7 of the Denver Nuggets (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Veteran shooting guard Wesley Matthews will sign with Lakers by Mike Luciano Mason Plumlee is leaving Denver to join the Detroit Pistons. Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver is clearly gearing up for a rebuild,
While most NBA teams got better or at least broke even during free agency, an unlucky few had more talent outgoing than incoming. In the NBA, it only takes one team for your best-laid free-agent plans to go awry. Whether a team hopes to re-sign an incumbent player or snag a free agent from elsewhere,
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 01: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Philadelphia 76ers scoop Dwight Howard from Lakers by Gerald Bourguet Timberwolves cram backcourt by bringing back Malik Beasley by Gerald Bourguet Danilo Gallinari has joined the Atlanta Hawks with his eyes set firmly on getting them
With their signing of Danilo Gallinari, the Atlanta Hawks have signaled their intent to build around Trae Young and compete right away. With rumored interest in Gordon Hayward via a possible sign-and-trade, the Atlanta Hawks signaled they might mean business this offseason. On Friday night ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported they pivoted to forward Danilo Gallinari,
The Sacramento Kings are giving De’Aaron Fox a max extension. The first maximum contract extension of 2020 NBA free agency is in, and it belongs to De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the fourth-year point guard, who was eligible for a rookie-scale extension as a member of the 2017
The Portland Trail Blazers are rolling the dice on Rodney Hood. The Portland Trail Blazers bought low on Rodney Hood after an up-and-down stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he rewarded that trust by showing he can be an efficient scorer when called upon. While Portland trading for Enes Kanter and Robert Covington might’ve led
Although cap space was tight around the league, these five teams came out ahead after NBA free agency. Heading into 2020 NBA free agency, it appeared as though few teams would be able to make significant upgrades. Only a handful of squads had any salary-cap space at their disposal, and the free-agent class could be
The Phoenix Suns were quiet to start free agency but got a great pickup in Jae Crowder. He’s not the marquee free-agency signing some were hoping for in the wake of the Chris Paul trade, but make no mistake about it: Jae Crowder is a sneaky-good addition for the Phoenix Suns. It was a quiet
The Philadelphia 76ers need to add more shooters and ball-handlers this offseason. These five free agents could help fill some of those holes. After handing out a combined $289 million to Al Horford and Tobias Harris last summer, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in dire financial straits. Barring a drastic roster shakeup, the Sixers will
The Phoenix Suns have decided to chase the playoffs and trade for Chris Paul. The Phoenix Suns needed a big splash to get back into the playoffs for the first time in years, and they finally managed to pull one off by swinging a trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul. Paul and Abdel
Brandon Ingram is staying in New Orleans for the long haul. The New Orleans Pelicans might be a few years away from truly contending for a championship, but David Griffin is quietly laying a very solid foundation considering the selection of Zion Williamson and the hiring of Stan Van Gundy to replace Alvin Gentry as
The Sacramento Kings snagged one of the best remaining free agents in Hassan Whiteside. Hassan Whiteside’s NBA journey has officially come full circle with the Sacramento Kings. From second-round draft pick to playing overseas to carving out a niche in the G League to his rise to prominence with the Miami Heat to being slightly
Goran Dragic is returning to the Miami Heat this offseason. The Miami Heat gave the Los Angeles Lakers all they can handle in the 2020 NBA Finals, and what is still a weaker Eastern Conference could allow Jimmy Butler and company to make another Cinderella run to the championship. However, Miami needed a veteran scorer
Bam Adebayo is resigning with Miami, but does that take them out of the Giannis chase? The Miami Heat proved that a core of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and complimentary shooters like Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro is deep enough to push them to the NBA Finals last year. While the Heat have been mentioned
Aug 17, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets’ Jerami Grant, left, drives against Utah Jazz’s Georges Niang during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Nets agree to re-sign sweet-shooting guard Joe Harris on 4-year deal
The Detroit Pistons had fans scratching their heads with their puzzling free agency strategy, as opposed to their solid approach in the draft. Every NBA offseason, there’s at least one organization that leaves fans, talking heads and experts scratching their heads in befuddlement. Last year, the New York Knicks were that organization after they signed
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Bruce Arians admits Tom Brady needs to play better by Braulio Perez Anthony Davis could structure his new contract with the Lakers in a way that will help them land Giannis Antetekounmpo next summer. Fresh off winning another NBA Finals title, life is good for the Los Angeles Lakers. With
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Phoenix Suns continue strong offseason, re-signing Dario Saric by Brad Berreman Markieff Morris is coming back to the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t rested on their laurels after taking home yet another championship,
JaVale McGee, Los Angeles Lakers, Marc Gasol, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports) UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo says he brings excitement back to flyweight by Thomas Albano Twitter reacts to Cowboys ending losing streak and staying in playoff contention by Steven Kubitza The Los Angeles Lakers are trading JaVale McGee
The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a significant draft night trade, just not the one you’re thinking of. They landed Landry Shamet in a three-team deal that sent Luke Kennard to the Clippers. The Brooklyn Nets have spent the past few days centered in trade rumors linking them with James Harden. Those rumors are still, as
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 04: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Rockets land Christian Wood in sign-and-trade with Pistons by Gerald Bourguet Joe Harris coming back to the Brooklyn Nets. If they don’t end up with James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets need to spend this offseason finding
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 05: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) Blazers bringing back Rodney Hood on 2-year contract by Mike Luciano Is free agent big man Serge Ibaka about to join the Nets? Kevin Durant is already hard at work trying to convince some of the
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. NBA Free Agency negotiations can officially open at 6 p.m. ET today, and, as usual, we’re likely to see things heat up quickly. A lot has changed in
The Boston Celtics haven’t had a perfect offseason, but Tristan Thompson is an ideal fit for the interior. The Boston Celtics are long past their days of being a miserable rebounding team, but Tristan Thompson represents the interior upgrade they’ve needed since before, during and after Al Horford’s tenure in Beantown. As Yahoo! Sports’ Chris
The Denver Nuggets saved their offseason by bringing back Paul Millsap. Coming off a Western Conference Finals appearance, the last thing the Denver Nuggets wanted to do this offseason was take a step backward. Nikola Jokic has been a superstar for years, but Jamal Murray’s unforgettable ascension within the NBA bubble signaled this team was
Day 1 of NBA Free Agency saw some teams knock it out of the park. The first day of 2020 NBA free agency is officially in the books, and the usual flurry of deals led some teams to get desperate and overpay for players that will have a hard time living up to their price
The Atlanta Hawks are improving their playoff outlook with Rajon Rondo. Consider the Atlanta Hawks the Phoenix Suns of the Eastern Conference. While they didn’t land a big fish like the Suns did with the Chris Paul trade, the Hawks are employing a similar strategy of flanking their younger, talented cornerstones with legitimate, established NBA
The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing Carmelo Anthony back, but they need him to embrace a new role. Against the odds, Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trail Blazers were a perfect match last season. It’s easy to forget now, but heading into his flier deal with Rip City, Melo was preparing to suit up for